MLRC holds training session on housing law & related social welfare law for staff of FLAC
As part of MLRC’s work, we provide training in housing law to organisations and individuals working in the field of homelessness. In December 2015, MLRC held a training session in housing law & related social welfare law for 15 staff and volunteers of FLAC. Our training session gave practical advice and information, which will help […]
MLRC holds training session on housing law for Dublin County Councillors
As part of MLRC’s work, we provide training in housing law to organisations and individuals working in the field of homelessness. On 19th November 2015, MLRC held an evening training session in housing law for elected Dublin County Councillors and assistants. Our training session gave practical advice and information, to help the Councillors deal effectively […]
MLRC publishes information note on the new procedure for evictions from local authority housing
The new procedure for eviction from housing authority accommodation was brought into effect on 13 April 2015. This procedure is provided in the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014. MLRC has published a summary of the new procedure. The new procedure is detailed and very technical in places. The summary gives an overview of the key […]
Latest MLRC e-zine is now available to read (issue 3, 2015)
Read the latest news from MLRC, including successful outcomes for clients, Frequently Asked Questions on social housing and related social welfare law, updates on our policy work and more. Read our latest e-zine here. Subscribe to our e-zine Disclaimer All information provided on this Blog is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute […]
There is no legal aid available for housing cases – local authority tenants are, in the vast majority of cases, unable to access any legal representation due to the high costs involved – in respect of the fundamental protection of their family home – MLRC case study
Our client was married and lives with her children in a council house. The marriage irrevocably broke down as her husband was severely abusive, had amassed significant debts and had refused to pay his portion of the rent to the Council. Our client obtained a barring order against her ex-husband who was then ordered to […]
The misuse and barrier of ‘intentional’ homeless test in accessing social housing homeless priority – MLRC case studies
Case study 1 Our client was evicted from his property after three years of privately renting there. He was evicted in March 2014 and has been homeless since then. The local authority claimed that he made himself ‘intentionally’ homeless and his homeless priority on the housing list was deferred indefinitely. While this concept/test exists in […]
Frequently asked questions on social housing and related social welfare law
1. I cannot afford to buy my own home – what are my options? Local authorities provide social housing support to those who meet certain eligibility conditions and who are also in need of housing. 2. What is social housing support? Social housing support is the overall name for when a local authority makes […]
MLRC warmly welcomes Aisling Murray, TCD law student, as intern with MLRC
MLRC is delighted to welcome Aisling Murray, who will be working with us this September as part of the TCD Clinical Legal Education Programme. Aisling is a Scholar of Trinity College, Dublin, Managing Editor of the Trinity College Law Review and Legal Research Officer for Trinity FLAC. She has a keen interest in human rights […]
MLRC warmly welcomes Fergal McConnon, TCD law student, as intern with MLRC
MLRC is delighted to welcome Fergal McConnon to the MLRC team. Fergal is a final year law student at Trinity College Dublin. He has a keen interest in constitutional, human rights and public interest law. He is the current chairperson of Trinity FLAC, TCD’s branch of the Free Legal Advice Centres Ltd. We are delighted […]
Why the right to housing should be enshrined in the Constitution- Article by MLRC in the Irish Times, Tuesday 25 August
There is no right to housing in Irish law. The crisis in homelessness has shown up the glaring lack of legal protection for those who are homeless or facing homelessness. The right to housing in our Constitution would help those who are facing homelessness now and would be a fundamental safeguard against the recurrence of […]
